Julie Hawk Meeks Case Study

BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATIONS: Ms. Copeland was alert and co-operative during the interview. During testing she appeared to motivated to perform optimally on all tasks. Her frustration tolerance was moderate. She seemed somewhat sullen, incurred during the initial portions of the testing but became more relaxed with the examiner as testing proceeded.

The case of Marci a 22-year-old female college student has several significant psychological, biological, social, and spiritual issues.

Lester is a 40-year-old man referred to me for counselling by his doctor. He is currently married and lives with his wife, Carolyn, and their 16-year-old daughter Jane. He is employed as a fast food attendant (Cohen, Jinks & Mendes, 1999). At the initial examination Lester dresses untidily and unshaven, and avoids eye contact. Lester reports an overall feeling of unhappiness (Cohen, Jinks & Mendes, 1999). He stated that he has become reckless and self-destructive and worried about some of his recent life decisions.

Behavior observations: Ms. Evetta Stowers was a well-dressed 57-year-old African-American female who presented for interview and testing in a timely manner. She reported to be 5 '6" tall weighing 247 pounds. Her speech was clear, logical and goal directed. Mood was bright with congruent affect. Ms. Stowers maintained good eye contact. She was oriented and alert. There was no indication of significant depression, anxiety, hallucinations, delusions or thought disorder. She seem to have good awareness to make positive changes in her life for weight management.

While watching the “Thin Documentary” I observed the following DSM-5 signs and symptoms for feeding and eating disorders in the individuals listed below:

Obesity has been a growing problem in the U.S. for more than a decade. Various reasons and theories are thrown around as to the cause of this severe problem by psychologists, dietitians, and professors trying to pinpoint a single cause. Due to America’s vast supply of resources, luxurious living standards, and moral of the country, there is no one cause for obesity contrary to advertisements offering a quick-fix drug. America’s obesity problem is rooted much deeper than just cheap fast food and poor choices. Medical conditions, influence of genes, unhealthy lifestyles, and mental illnesses are all contributors towards obesity in any one person. Obesity is a serious problem in America with multiple contributors and one lone solution

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, Volume 5 (DMS-5), Shelly’s low body weight, her lack of food intake, and her purging were all qualifying symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa. In addition to these symptoms, she exhibited the additional symptom of a fear of gaining weight. She explained to her therapist that she feared weighing as much as her twin sister, even though her sister only weighed 100 pounds.

I ask desperately that you please hear me out. All I could think of as the Student Conduct Committee, wrote my letter of failure,. Yes, letter of failure not acceptance. In reality, I am projected to be a statistic that could never graduate from a four-year accredited College or University. Eventually leading the next generation of my family into poverty and a lack of education along with myself. After four years at the University of Florida I had two options, accept the possible sanction of expulsion which will be made official in a couple weeks after you, Jen Day Shaw, the Associate Vice-President & Dean of Students finalizes and stamps it. Or, I could fight for myself being

In the story "The Fat Girl” by Andre Dubus, we meet Louise who has been struggling with her weight since the age of nine. Her mother is extremely outspoken and tells her that she has a problem. She would say “You must watch what you eat”(Dubus 158).Her mother was

The thought of a diet has crossed the mind of many females. Maybe she wants to lose a few pounds to fit in her prom dress, or get back down to her college size. However, what if the mental capacity of that person, would not let them end the diet. In her mind she is still fat, even if she weighed only ninety pounds, this happens to a female with Anorexia Nervous (AN).

Psaras reported no family history of psychiatric or substance issues in biologically related family members. She indicated that she meets with a mental health professional once a week. The stated that she began treatment because she felt overwhelmed living with her husband. Ms. Paras reported that she has never been placed on medication. The mother stated that she has never felt significantly depressed. She indicated that there have not been times when she has been anxious. The mother reported that she has never had a panic attack. She indicated that she does not have trouble sleeping. Ms. Psaras stated that her weight has always been consistent, she has never tried to hurt herself or others and has never thought of it. The mother reported that she has never had any unusual thoughts or experience, she has never done any dangerous things. The mother denies any symptoms of

During the time of the assessment Ms. Maness presents sloppy, good eye contact, appropriate speech, appropriate mood, appropriate affect, and 4X oriented. Ms. Maness boyfriend was at her bedside. Ms. Maness reports she has been 3 days without alcohol, became agitated last night , and was experiencing

The pressure to lose weight in today’s society inhibits the personality and health of overweight people while essentially increasing the weight of the people who experience these pressures (Worley 163-167). So reasons Mary Ray Worley in her article, “Fat and Happy: In Defense of Fat Acceptance.” Worley uses her personal experience as well as a small number of facts to dispute why overweight people struggle as they attempt to contribute to society (163-167). In the beginning of her article she references an association of which she is a member, the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance, to convey the possibilities to advance society when judgement based on size is abandoned (163-164). The association holds a conference every year, and Worley continually refers to the atmosphere at the convention as “another planet,” suggesting that the scarcity of judgment during the convention differed significantly from her everyday experiences (163-164, 167). Applying her encounters to all people of her weight category, she declares that even doctors blame the majority of sicknesses on weight (165). She also proclaims that people should not diet and exercise in order to lose weight, as this triggers loss of motivation without results, but to improve their attitude and mood (166). Referencing Dr. Diane Budd from the convention, she states that attempts to lose weight cause “lasting harmful effects on one’s appetite, metabolism, and self-esteem” (164). While Worley’s unjustifiable

As Brandy got into Oklahoma State University, she lost control of her disorder. She no longer had any normal eating habits. She is becoming quite miserable with herself, despite appearing to be thriving in everything she attempts at Oklahoma State. Her disorder has caused her to become susceptible to social pressures of thinness. She has finally sought

Obesity has become an epidemic in our over indulgent North American society. In addition to body image issues, obesity causes significant health issues. Society often views obesity to be a disease when it is actually a sign of a disorder, genetic or environmental. The percentage of our population that is growing overweight is increasing every year, and can become a very serious issue if it is not dealt with urgently. Problems relating to self-confidence, self-consciousness, and isolation can occur as a result.